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as in mirroring
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would
her face was reflected in the waters of the still pond
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as in remarking
to make a statement of one's opinion
reflected on the huge influence that the electronic media have on our national elections
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Recent Examples of reflecting
What To Know As the conflict enters its second month, several world leaders are speaking directly to their populations, reflecting how the war's impact has spread well beyond the battlefield.
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Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Comments Tell Their Own Story The video’s comment section has become a gathering place for users reflecting on YouTube’s evolution and their own relationship with the platform.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Before the war, the crossing saw constant movement, reflecting strong familial and commercial ties between Iranians and Iraqis in the area.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Brandy joined Goldberg Wednesday morning for an interview on The View, with the pop star promoting her new memoir, Phases, and reflecting on her time acting alongside the Oscar-winning Ghost performer in Cinderella.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Students have focused their work on several personal and global themes – reflecting on everything from memory and domesticity to the environment and identity.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
At the same time, some executive HR titles are going away, reflecting companies’ dwindling investments in other areas of the business.
—Courtney Vinopal, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Tokens are the basic units of text processed by AI models, with their volume reflecting computing demand and costs.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
In a symbolic gesture reflecting its name, the final beam to be hoisted into the under-construction Legacy Middle School building in Elgin was signed Wednesday by some of the students who will be going there next year.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Comments Tell Their Own Story The video’s comment section has become a gathering place for users reflecting on YouTube’s evolution and their own relationship with the platform.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Before the war, the crossing saw constant movement, reflecting strong familial and commercial ties between Iranians and Iraqis in the area.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Brandy joined Goldberg Wednesday morning for an interview on The View, with the pop star promoting her new memoir, Phases, and reflecting on her time acting alongside the Oscar-winning Ghost performer in Cinderella.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Students have focused their work on several personal and global themes – reflecting on everything from memory and domesticity to the environment and identity.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
At the same time, some executive HR titles are going away, reflecting companies’ dwindling investments in other areas of the business.
—Courtney Vinopal, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Tokens are the basic units of text processed by AI models, with their volume reflecting computing demand and costs.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
In a symbolic gesture reflecting its name, the final beam to be hoisted into the under-construction Legacy Middle School building in Elgin was signed Wednesday by some of the students who will be going there next year.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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The street-level outpost of the famed Champs d’Elysee bistro, Fouquet’s restaurant is a destination in itself, with signature red and black bar mirroring its Paris (and Louvre Abu Dhabi) counterpart.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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During an exchange with Sauer, Kavanaugh pointed to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, noting that Congress adopted language mirroring the Constitution’s citizenship clause decades after the Supreme Court’s ruling in the.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Of course, the women had a little fun before the Oscars were announced — each of them was handed a note and claimed it was signed by A-list audience members like Leonardo DiCaprio or Stellan Skarsgard, remarking on their good looks and critiquing the length of the bit.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth quickly made an impression on her husband’s friends; one of them, Angelina Grimké, wrote a letter remarking that Henry did not seem equipped to handle his intelligent young wife.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Organizations should consider the Teams plan ($39 per user per month, billed annually), which unlocks brand kit creation, commenting, Slack integration, and more.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hayes joined in on the fun, commenting on a few of the videos that used the song.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Social Circle doesn't have the infrastructure needed for a facility of that size, noting the town's water permit is limited to just one million gallons a day.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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At 8%, CPD has the lowest percentage of civilians among the 30 largest police departments in America, the study says, noting New York has a percentage of 31 and Los Angeles 24%.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Disagreeing with presidential actions is one thing, but opining on the psychology behind his decisions shows ignorance.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times is cheering them on, opining in a recent editorial that artificially raising the prices of legal cannabis through higher taxes and fees will dissuade adults from consuming it.—
Paul Armentano,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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